The Latest News and Views from Casona Granado
In this edition:SnippetsPaws awhile – Pets at Casona GranadoCooking with wood at AlbarAlmeria – Spain’s Capital of GastonomyThe Sierra de Los Filabres – mountains to mooch inCalar Alto for amazing star gazingA Copper Age Village to exploreBird watching in Almeria ProvinceTake a hike or a bikeThe Tabernas DesertGastronomic Tourism right on our doorstepAnd…dare we mention […]
Chronicle Casona Awards
Hoards of Awards As you probably know, our fabulous place is in rural Andalucia – in the Province of Almeria with its landscapes of outstanding beauty and more than 100 km of untamed coastline. We overlook the picturesque Sierra de los Filabres mountain range, and yet are in touching distance of the Tabernas desert, oft […]
The best hotel and restaurant near the Circuito de Almería race track?
If the luxury accommodation, restaurant and location we provide are “perfect” for hosting the future stars of Formula One Ferrari, it’s probably good enough for you! We have had some tremendously talented young racing drivers and their support teams staying with us in recent months and they have all found us to be an oasis […]
Boutique hotel in Almería: Clayton Morley and Casona Granado, populating and developing
Written by Iñigo Pedrueza Charming accommodations, much more than a place to sleep. One of the specialties of El Giróscopo Viajero is that of charming accommodations. Charme accommodation, which is better in French, hotels or rural houses, boutique hotels, rural houses, quality Bed and breakfasts, the names are multiple. Beyond the names, these places always have […]
The Camels of Almería tell us their story. Ursula and her passion for dromedaries
Written by María Calvo I am a bottle, a bottle for friends Once upon a time in a town in Almería, Pechina, a family of camels arrived from the volcanic lands of the Canary Islands 12 years ago, brought by Úrsula, a German veterinarian who has lived in the town for 15 years. After working with them for […]
Discovering EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) in Jaén and Almería
Written by Iñigo Pedrueza Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils from Jaén, at the Nobleza del Sur oil mill. © Iñigo Pedrueza. Olive oil is something intrinsically linked to Spanish and Mediterranean gastronomy. There is always talk of this liquid, reminiscent of gold, which summarizes and oozes the best of the wild nature where the olive tree grows. Many countries […]
Discovering another Almería. The cuisine of the Alpujarra with Gastroconciencia.
Written by María Calvo Unhurried trips, stopping at places just to discover and enjoy, are conducive to moments like the one we live in the Alpujarra of Almeria. When the summer heat still warms up the days in Andalusia, despite being in late September, we travel the inland lands of Almería, far from the beauty of Cabo de […]